Why all Malaysians should try gardening: it's a full-body workout!

Learning to plant vegetables successfully takes a lot of trial and error and continuous knowledge-sharing with others, says Chan. Photo: Chan Li Jin

Urban farmer Chan Li Jin says planting vegetables isn’t merely about growing plants. From a health perspective, she says that it is actually a full-body exercise, requiring various muscle groups to squat, stand, lean, lift and much more.

“It also helps get people off their gadgets and into the outdoors for fresh air and sunshine! Moreover, tending to one’s garden, whether for edibles or ornamental plants, cultivates patience and perseverance,” said Chan, 52 who is from Rawang, KL.